Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 106
The Cub Cadet 106 is a garden tractor produced from 1969 to 1971 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 10 hp Kohler K241A 391cc 1-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, manual steering, and two-wheel drive. The tractor offers 3-speed and optional 6-speed gear transmissions with a 4.5-inch dry disc clutch. It has a wheelbase of 43 inches and weighs 620 lbs. The 106 supports various attachments including mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and front-end loaders. It was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Power10 hp
Founded38/42/48" deck
Model106
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 106
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K241A |
| Power | 10 hp (7.5 kW) |
| Torque | 16.2 lb-ft (22.0 Nm) |
| Idle RPM | 1000-3800 |
| Fuel tank | 1.625 gal (6.2 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion H-10 |
| Torque RPM | 2200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.25x2.875 inches (83 x 73 mm) |
| Compression | 7:1 |
| Displacement | 391 cc (23.9 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (cold) (0.254 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.020 inches (cold) (0.508 mm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | generator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station with padded seat |
Production
| Series | 1X6/1X7 Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Years made | 1969 - 1971 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
|---|---|
| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 42" mid-mount mower deck, 48" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader |
| 42" Blade | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), 16 inches height (40 cm) |
| 38" Mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), manual lift, electric lift optional, cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 42" Mower deck | 42 inches (106 cm), manual lift, electric lift optional, cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 48" Mower deck | 48 inches (121 cm), manual lift, electric lift optional, cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm) |
| 36" Snow blower | Cub Cadet QA-36, 36 inches width (91 cm), two-stage, front-mount, 170 lbs (77 kg) |
| 42" Snow blower | Cub Cadet QA-42, 42 inches width (106 cm), two-stage, front-mount, 180 lbs (81 kg) |
| Johnson 10TC Loader | 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 47° dump, 16 inches reach (dumped) (40 cm), 69.5 inches height (at pin) (176 cm), 54 inches clearance (dumped) (137 cm), 67 inches clearance (level) (170 cm), weight: 410 lbs (185 kg), Bucket width: 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Clutch | 4.5-inch dry disc |
| Options | 3-speed gear, 6-speed |
| Controls | 1: Clutch/brake, 2: Throttle, 3: Gear shift |
| Oil type | IH Hy-Tran |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) transmission, 0.5 qts (0.5 L) creeper |
| Gears (3-speed) | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Optional creeper range | Engaged by a lever on the left side of the drive line |
| Gears (6-speed creeper) | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Cub Cadet three-point (optional) |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1969 | 307000 |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 322858 |
| 1971 | 373301 |
| Final | 400000 |
| Location | Serial number plate on left side of the tractor's rear axle. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 33.25 inches (84 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Rear tire | 6-12 |
| Wheelbase | 43 inches (109 cm) |
| Front axle | Cast-iron |
| Front tire | 4.80/4.00-8 |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 620 lbs (281 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 39.75 inches (100 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 515 (0.937) |
| Front PTO Type | 3600 |